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	BOCC AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:	Resolution RegardingTexting While Driving
Date:	10/18/2017
Department:	County Manager's Office

Background:
On August 16th, the Board discussed a letter received from the Florida House of Representatives which requested them to adopt a Resolution urging the Florida Legislature to enact legislation that would make texting while driving a primary offense. The Board directed the County Manager to contact the Sheriff, City of Fernandina Beach Police Department, Representative Cord Byrd, and Senator Aaron Bean to find out their views on this issue. The Board discussed their responses at the October 9th meeting and directed staff to bring back a Resolution for the Board's approval at the October 18th meeting. That Resolution is attached.
Request:
Continue consideration of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Nassau County, urging the Florida Legislature to enact legislation that would make texting while driving a primary offense.
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:

Action Requested and Recommendation:
Approve a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Nassau County, urging the Florida Legislature to enact legislation that would make texting while driving a primary offense.
Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?

Funding Source:
N/A

Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)

Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
N/A
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
N/A
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?
N/A
Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):
Mail certified copies to: The Governor, Senate President, Speaker of the House and members of the Nassau County Legislative Delegation.
How many originals are needed?